Around 950 children in East Renfrewshire could fall into poverty as the cost of living crisis hits, research has shown.
The stark figure was revealed by officials as the council agreed the latest stage of a £4.4m support package last week. A raft of measures to help residents include extending family bridging payments and offering winter clothing grants.
Additional money has been made available for the Scottish Welfare Fund, Christmas dinner vouchers will be provided to vulnerable families and money advice services increased.